LIFESTYLE

6 most beautiful temples in Cambodia

By Apurva P

1

Beng Mealea

Carved out of red sandstone, Beng Mealea is one of the temples in Cambodia from the Angkor Wat period. It is known for its exquisitely detailed carvings and peaceful ambiance.

2

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is the most popular and biggest temple in Cambodia with a 200-meter-long moat, over 45 temples, and intricate carvings depicting wars and Hindu legends.

3

Banteay Srei

Banteay Srei is a unique temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, believed to have been commissioned by a female Brahmin, hence the name "Temple of Women".

4

Wat Ek Phnom

Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh is a Buddhist monastery with a unique blend of natural landscape and man-made construction, featuring gardens, stupas, and murals.

5

Prasat Banan Temple

Climbing over 300 steps to reach the temple on top of a mountain is worth it for the beautiful scenery and impressive carvings with views of the Sangker River from the temple.

6

Angkor Thom

Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, is an ancient fortified temple compound with five gates, Bayon temple and the "Terrace of Elephants" in it.

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